Teachers are expected to shoulder the burden of delivering a high-quality education at a distance, despite being having limited recourses and training
Extended periods of school closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to have significant effects on students learning and development. As governments work to implement distance learning, teachers are expected to shoulder the burden of delivering high-quality education, despite being poorly prepared to do so.
This is particularly true in contexts where teachers do not have the proper technology to facilitate remote learning. However, even in cases where teachers have access to the technology they are often not trained on how to use it, much less how to effectively teach with it. In addition, there is a huge disparity in the amount of training and support teachers are given.
This project aims to identify scalable low-and-high tech solutions for teacher PD, including training and support, that can be replicated at scale
For many students, teachers are the adults with whom they will interact with the most. Successful teachers are likely to be the first role models that young people encounter outside the home. They teach content, make learning fun, shape students’ attitudes, exemplify empathy, teach teamwork and respect, and build student confidence in several ways. Effective teachers prepare students for a world where they must interact with others, adapt quickly to change, and where success will hinge on knowledge as well as attitudes and behavior.
Helping teachers to be successful, especially with so many massive and rapid changes to education, is more critical than ever.
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Global Citizenship
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Bilingualism
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Displaced Children
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Equity
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Skills
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Physical Education
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Public Schools
Public School is freely available to the children of a community or district and maintained by the g
Storytelling
Storytelling is a human art form that teaches about expressing human experience.
Empathy
Empathy is defined as the ability to share and understand the feelings of another. In education, le
Professional Development
As education evolves, so do educators. The need to provide relevant, practical and engaging professi
Online Learning
Online learning also known as e-learning takes place at a distance through the use of technology.
Astronomy
Atronomy is the the branch of science that deals with astronomical objects, space, and the physical
Learning Environment
This collection of innovations highlight creative ways to use the resources available to engage stud
Secondary Education
Secondary education typically takes place after six years of primary education (and/or middle school
Nature
Developing knowledge of how natural environments function where learning occurs in the context of na
Learning By Doing
One of the best ways to enrich learning is by doing! Find ways to introduce a more hands on approach
Middle School Education
A middle school (also known as intermediate school, junior high school, or lower secondary school) i
Critical Thinking
The process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evalu
Student-led
Student-led learning is where students themselves facilitate their learning, having greater control,
Artificial Intelligence
AI can potentially digitally automate many aspects of education to make teaching and learning more e
Drama
Drama utilises performance and dialogue to enhance learning. Through this fictional representation,
Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship is the ability to responsibly, effectively and safely use technology. These inno
Sustainable Development Goals
Global goals adopted by the United Nations designed to be a blueprint for achieving a better and mor
Gender Equality
Gender equality in education means the aspirations and needs of boys and girls are considered, value
Personalized Learning
Personalized learning is essential to help students develop and learn at their own pace and in their
Media Literacy
Media Literacy provides a framework to access, analyse, evaluate and create messages in a variety of
Robotics
The use of robots and electronic components as the common thread to enhance the development of skill
Game Based Learning
What better way to engage students than through games? The following innovations merge the fun of ga
Collaborative Learning
Collaborative learning has become an essential skill for the future workplace. This collection of
Parents
Parents are a key stakeholder in education by supporting the learning of their children and partneri
Primary Education
Primary education is typically the first stage of formal education, coming after preschool and befor
Health
A combination of learning experiences designed to influence a student's knowledge, attitudes and beh
Chemistry
Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with how properties are composed of substances and the
Project Based Learning
Project based learning is a recurring topic in education today, the interdisciplinary way of engagin
LGBTQIA
Educating students on positive relationships, acceptance & identity. An umbrella term which embraces
Sustainability
Education plays a key role in educating the future generation on ways they can be involved and act a
Science
Science education refers to the teaching and learning of the ideas produced by the sciences in order
Creativity
At the core of educational change lies creativity. Teaching this fundamental skill is necessary in o
Soft Skills
Soft skills often occur in a collaborative setting and include people skills, communication skills,
Rural Education
Rural education is characterised by context, where education takes place in an area that is geograph
Educator training
In education, educator development may be used in reference to a wide variety of specialized trainin
Digital Skills
Digital skills in education is any learning that makes use of digital tools and technologies during
Play
Learning through play is a term used in education and psychology to describe how a child can learn t
Student Voice
Student voice refers to the values, opinions, beliefs, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds of stu
Social Emotional Learning
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and i
21st Century Skills
21st century skills are tools that can be universally applied to enhance ways of thinking, learning,
Design Thinking
Design thinking refers to the cognitive, strategic and practical processes by which design concepts
Music
Music education is a field of study associated with the teaching and learning of music.
Wellbeing
Mental, physical, social & emotional wellbeing are being discussed more readily than ever and more e
Blended Learning
Where online and offline meets! The innovations in this collection see the potential of using intera
EdTech
Solutions integrating technology into teaching and learning.
Inclusion
Access to quality education for all students, where students from different backgrounds and with dif
Dance
Dance education is a practice whereby students develop the knowledge and skills required to create,
Numeracy
Numeracy refers to the ability to understand and work with numbers.
Mentoring
Mentoring in education describes a relationship between mentor and mentee, supporting learning, expe
Whole-school Model
Whole-school Models assess the quality and standards across the entire school model, acknowledging t
Language Learning
The process and practice of teaching and learning a second or foreign language.
Literacy
Literacy is a foundational skill and includes the ability to read and write in order to develop and
Creative Thinking
Creative Thinking is a way of addressing problems and finding solutions using a fresh perspective. T
Assessment
Assessment helps track the progression of students and better identity strengths and areas of growth
Problem Based Learning
The collection of innovations showcase a variety of hands-on practices and solutions that put studen
Math
The practice of teaching and learning mathematics.
Engineering
Engineering combines science and technology to foster understanding on design, building, and use of
Financial Skills
Financial Skills equip students with the knowledge to understand and manage finances and learn how t
STEAM
STEAM education stands for any combination of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathema
Early Childhood Education
Early childhood education (ECE) programs include any type of educational program that serves childre
Economically disadvantaged
Economically Disadvantaged refers to students that live in a household with an income below average.
Bullying Prevention
Education programs training students to address bullying while encouraging bullying prevention effor
Employability
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Entrepreneurship
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After School Programs
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STEM
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Visual Arts
Art forms that create works that are primarily visual in nature, such as ceramics, drawing, painting
Outdoor
The benefits of nature and the the outdoors are limitless. The innovations in this collection take f
Writing
Writing is a way of communicating that allows students to share their ideas, thoughts and perspectiv
Self-esteem
Instilling an overall sense of self-worth or personal value in young people, cultivating their confi
Youth Empowerment
Youth empowerment is a process where young people gain the skills to take charge of their lives, mak
Mindfulness
The purposeful inclusion of mindfulness and mindful meditation principles, theories, and practices i
Special Needs
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Real World Learning
Real world learning takes students directly into the real world, to explore authentic issues hands-o
Character Education
The importance of character education cannot be understated. Ensuring that students are developing a
Open Educational Resource
This collection embraces our world of connectivity and exchange through providing access, resources
Teacher Training
This collection is a series of innovations dedicated to teacher learning. Teachers are at the heart
Reading
Reading is an active process of constructing meanings from words.
Leadership
Leadership in education is crucial for success. Check out the innovations that target educational le
Coding
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Technology
Learning in which teachers use technology to teach and learners learn with aid of technology.
Arts
The possibilities in art education are endless, the collection of innovations seamlessly integrate a
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Spotlights and Forerunners
Collections of education innovations from different themes, regions and education systems.
21st Century Skills in Latin America and the Caribbean
21st Century Skills in Latin America and the Caribbean
Spotlight 2020
Learning Forerunners Across America
HundrED Toolkit
Quality Education for all during Covid-19
Spotlight 2020
Visual Arts in Education
Spotlight 2020
Creativity
Spotlight 2020
Bilingual Education
Spotlight 2020
Qatar
Spotlight 2019
Financial Skills for the Youth
Spotlight 2019
Digital Wellbeing
Global Spotlight 2019
Employability
Spotlight 2019
Spotlight Switzerland Digital Transformation at School
Forerunner 2019
City of Helsinki
Spotlight 2019
Technical & Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Spotlight 2019
Pittsburgh, USA
Spotlight 2018
Victoria, Australia
